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Explain the process by which a state’s Legislative Council is established and abolished. Why did the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly decide to abolish the Legislative Council of the State? Give a brief explanation. (125 Words) [UPPSC 2019]
Procedure for Creation and Abolition of Legislative Council in States
**1. Creation
The creation of a Legislative Council in a state requires a resolution from the State Assembly, which is then sent to the Parliament. The Parliament must pass an Act to create the Council. For instance, Telangana‘s Legislative Council was established in 2014 following this procedure.
**2. Abolition
To abolish a Legislative Council, the State Assembly passes a resolution seeking its dissolution. This resolution is also sent to the Parliament, which must then pass an Act to officially abolish the Council.
**3. Recent Example: Andhra Pradesh
In 2020, the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly passed a resolution to abolish its Legislative Council. The main reasons were inefficiency and high costs associated with running the Council. The state government argued that the Council was redundant and was hindering legislative progress, prompting the move to streamline governance.
In summary, both creation and abolition of a Legislative Council involve State Assembly resolutions and Parliamentary approval, with Andhra Pradesh opting for abolition to improve legislative efficiency.